Target gives $30K for Colorado wildfire relief

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MINNEAPOLIS — Target has donated $30,000 in monetary support and product to assist with Colorado wildfire relief efforts. A $17,500 cash donation was distributed among several American Red Cross chapters in Colorado in addition to $5,000 in product donations for essentials such as water and food. A separate donation of $7,500 in gift cards was given to other nonprofit organizations in the affected areas.

“We take seriously our responsibility as a retailer, employer and community member to aid in times of need,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target. “Before and after a crisis, communities can count on Target.”

This year, Target has given $500,000 to the American Red Cross as part of the nonprofit’s Annual Disaster Giving Program.